Ctbonsai15
Sapling
Hi everyone I’m new to bonsai and just acquired this Japanese maple, wanted some advice as to trimming , thickening the trunk etc
Pre bonsai Japanese maple
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19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Let it grow and thicken 
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
It’s a three year old Japanese maple I’m thinking next year repotting it and maybe start looking at the roots. Nebari is what I’m shooting for or grow it on a rock . But I am planning on growing it more so it’s going in bigger pot next year . Also should I start looking at what branches I want to keep and prine them during winter or wait to till next year.Let it grow and thicken
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Ctbonsai15
Sapling
I’m thinking I want it to be about 1’-1’1/2”
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
I’m thinking pretty much a medium size bonsai
Ming dynasty
Shohin
I was here couple months ago. I just started too. I know it’s super tempting to cut/prune. I think they advised me to just do nothing as far as cutting or styling and just focus on the horticulture side. Get the plant super healthy. I know that’s not what you want to hear right now.
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
I figured as much so to treat my fever to prune I ended up getting two other bonsai to treat those urges lol . I’m treating this one as my long time investment . I want to really get the trunk to thicken fertilizer pellets in the soil npk at 15-9-12. I water twice a day morning and late afternoon
Ming dynasty
Shohin
Lmao I was just about to come back here and suggest just that. I did the EXACT thing lol
Ming dynasty
Shohin
what kind of Japanese maple did you get?
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
This is a nice little tree but it is already too big to try and grow on a rock. The roots will already be woody and stiff and it will be very difficult to get them to form to the shape of the rock correctly and convincingly.
If you want to grow a root over rock. Get a much smaller seedling to start it with so that you can get the roots to really grow to the shape of the rock better. There are threads here that show how people have done it.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Those have fire engine red fall color, I can’t wait to see mine dressed in red. The center one is osakazuki.
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
Those are some good looking trees
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Also I see two trees here. There’s a nice twin trunk waiting to be air layered off just under the split
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
I’ve thought about it . Might consider it now ! Lol
Also I see two trees here. There’s a nice twin trunk waiting to be air layered off just under the split
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PonderingSage:
Shohin
If you have the ability next spring to put it in the ground, that will expiate the growth. If not planting in a larger(shallow) grow-box would help too.
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
I was thinking of doing 3’x3’ box to put him in, don’t think It would be a good idea to put it in the ground . I’m in Connecticut
Ctbonsai15
Sapling
So when I repot next year , what soil mixture should I put in .
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